Senate Bill No. 1236 proposes amendments to Section 20-340 of the general statutes regarding solar licensing exemptions. The bill repeals the existing provisions and introduces new language that specifies the types of work that employees or contractors under a licensed solar contractor can perform without needing a license. The new work categories include uncrating, hoisting, placing, and anchoring supports; mounting racking systems; job site distribution of solar collectors, photovoltaic panels, towers, or turbines; pile driving; concrete form work; and the installation of ground screw supports and racking systems. This change aims to clarify the scope of work permissible without a license, thereby potentially increasing the number of occupational licenses applied for by solar contractors.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous exemption for certain employees of solar contractors from licensing requirements, which is expected to generate potential revenue for the state through increased occupational license applications. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2026. The bill was reported favorably by the General Law Committee and is anticipated to have ongoing fiscal impacts based on the number of licenses applied for in the future.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 20-340
GL Joint Favorable: 20-340
File No. 574: 20-340